11/03/2025
As this week begins, we wanted to start off by sharing a fantastic idea that one of our therapists suggested as a way to keep our staff connected. Sandra Rublee, LISW, LCSW-C created a virtual book club meeting as a way to stay involved with each other. Having clinicians in several states makes socializing a challenge! Sandra was also kind enough to share our collective book review below. Thank you for the idea and the fun meeting, Sandra!
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At CEBT, staff recently started a book club to come together over lunch to share ideas and connect with each other.
Our first book was Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb, who is a psychotherapist, author, and advice columnist. The book is written in a memoir style and weaves together different case studies to show what it’s like both to be a therapist and a therapy client.
The book tells two stories at once: that of Lori, a therapist whose own life falls apart after a painful breakup, and that of the clients she sees each week as they struggle through loss, self-doubt, and change. When Lori decides to go to therapy herself, she sits on the other side of the room and suddenly experiences what her own patients feel—fear, vulnerability, hope, and change.
Gottlieb’s book has resonated with many readers and appeared on The New York Times bestseller list. Our discussion pointed out that the book reflects a more traditional view of therapy—one where insight and reflection alone lead to change. However, in modern psychotherapy, we know that talking is just the beginning. Therapy today is active, goal-oriented, and collaborative.
The main takeaway from reading Maybe You Should Talk to Someone was our shared excitement to meet regularly in the new year to talk about new books!
Happy Holidays,
Sandra Rublee
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How do you stay in touch with each other virtually? Let us know in the comments – we’d love to hear from you!
